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GrandPaulZ's Classic Triumph restorations - Before & After

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7.5K views 37 replies 16 participants last post by  Hacksaws Garage  
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GrandPaulZ said:
No "before" photo, but this was a client's '59 Tiger custom bobber restoration. The client wanted something glitzy for cruising the Las Vegas strip - I think this fit the bill.

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The client actually wanted a spool front hub with NO brake, but I talked him into a nominal/small drum. Even that proved to be inadequate, because the bike was a HOT ROD. When i was test-riding it, I was cruising with interstate traffic at a bit over 70, and I could wick it up and pass cars as though they hit their brakes!
Real gold leaf on the tank lettering, and my buddy "Bones" did the hand pinstriping job.
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Moronic not to want a front brake. Form over function = ugly form.
 
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